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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Uther's messenger now?

2. What battle did Ambrosius go into and win?

3. Who is the known womanizer?

4. Uther tells Merlin he has no power except ________.

5. Where does Merlin visit Uther?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where does Merlin stop on his way to Caerleon?

2. What does Blackbeard do to Dinias after he tells Merlin to come with him to see the King?

3. How would Merlin's mood be described as Uther is with Ygraine?

4. What happens to Ambrosius?

5. What does Merlin realize about the falling walls?

6. Why does Uther have no problem going up into the Lady Ygraine's room?

7. What does Lady Niniane say about the parentage of Merlin?

8. What happened when Ambrosius died?

9. Why is Uther upset with Merlin?

10. How is Uther described at this point in the story?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

At many times, Merlin seems to work "magic" on others through his words and not through physical or magical trickery.

Part 1 -Describe the way in which Merlin battles with Marric and Hanno on the boat.

Part 2 - How does Merlin use words to save himself?

Part 3 - In what others ways does Merlin use his wits to save his life? Describe specific examples from the novel.

Essay Topic 2

Merlin is a curious creature in this novel from beginning to end. And at times, this is not a good quality to have.

Part 1 - Describe one way in which Merlin's curiosity helps him. What happens? What actions does he take and what is the result?

Part 2 - Describe one time in which Merlin's curiosity hurts him? What happens? What actions does he take and what is the result?

Part 3 - Does Merlin's curiosity seem to be a bad or a good thing? Support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

Men are the primary focus of this story, with examples of strong men on nearly every page of the novel.

Part 1 - What are some of the roles of men in this novel? What do they provide for others?

Part 2 - What does the author seem to be saying about men in this novel? Are men positively or negatively portrayed?

Part 3 - What are the roles of women in this novel? What does this seem to say about the author's own feelings?

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